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Forward Role is a leading global recruitment partner, connecting high-growth brands with the brightest digital talent and helping candidates to build exciting careers! From ecommerce leadership to paid media, SEO and digital marketing, we recruit across every digital discipline, that drives online growth.

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Digital and ecommerce platforms have become the primary growth engine for ambitious businesses, from conversion rate optimisation and digital trading to seamless user experiences and bold online storytelling. Building a team that can deliver across all of it is one of the hardest hiring challenges a business faces.

We've spent decades solving exactly that. Our specialist consultants, advanced candidate  sourcing technology and global networks across retail, consumer, tech brands and agencies, mean that whether you're hiring or looking for digital jobs, we can help!

 

 

Specialists in Digital Roles Across:

PPC & SEO
Ecommerce & Trading
Content & Social
Digital Agency Account Handling
Display & Affiliates
Analytics & CRO
Digital & IT Training
Digital Strategy
Product & CX

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Looking for your next move in digital? We'd love to help you build a career you're genuinely excited about! Whether you're stepping up into digital trading, product or performance marketing, our specialists know the market inside out, they're genuine experts with honest advice, that will support you in finding a role that's a great cultural fit and aligns with your personal career goals. 

Digital Recruitment Solutions

Ecommerce & Trading

We source the brightest talent driving online revenue, Ecommerce Managers, Digital Trading Executives and Merchandisers, who manage digital storefronts, ensure personalisation, optimise site trading performance and turn traffic into transactions.

Performance & Acquisition

Search Engine Optimisation and Paid media sit at the core of digital acquisition. We place SEO Specialists, PPC Managers and Paid Media Execs, who drive qualified traffic and blend organic and paid strategy, so neither channel works in isolation.

Content & Social

Community & Influencer Managers, Content Strategists and Social Media Specialists, who build engaged audiences and consistent brand presence across every platform that matters to your customers, to drive growth.

Product & CX

We find the specialist Product Managers, Product Execs and Agile Leads, who design and scale digital products, plus the CX and App Store Optimisation (ASO) specialists making sure every touchpoint delivers a seamless user experience.

Display & Affiliates

Programmatic Display specialists and Affiliate Managers, who extend digital reach beyond search and social, building partnership-led acquisition channels, that scale alongside paid & organic strategies.

 

Analytics & CRO

Find talent specialising in A/B testing, user journey optimisation and site experience, the CRO Specialists and Digital Analysts who use data to boost conversion rates and prove commercial impact.

Digital Agency Account Handling

We connect agencies with the Account Managers, Account Directors and Client Services leads who keep digital campaigns and projects on track and clients engaged.

Digital & IT Training

We partner with Training Providers and HE/FE institutions to place Technical Trainers, EPAs, IQAs and Curriculum Developers, through to Heads of Apprenticeships and Compliance Managers, the people closing the UK's digital skills gap from the inside.

Additional Hiring Solutions

FR Contract

FR Contract

Dedicated marketing, data, technology & change contract solutions for short-term project hiring support.

FR Pro

FR Pro

Our retained or subscription-based recruitment package is to support volume-based hiring projects.

FR X Greenify

FR X Greenify

We’ve partnered with Greenify to enable our clients to offset the environmental footprint of new hires and enhance their EVP.

FR Assist+

FR Assist+

Fully managed service to help your business define, create, and implement a project plan for your contractor strategy.

FR Represent

FR Represent

Our inclusive recruitment approach provides equality of opportunity for everyone, and we have ED&I data for you.

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Director - Digital, Product & Ecommerce
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Business Manager - Ecommerce
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Senior Recruitment Consultant - Digital & Ecommerce
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Director - Contract Marketing & Digital

Latest Digital Roles.

Social Media Strategist
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
NEW ROLE Social Media Strategist £45,000-£55,000 Hybrid (2-3 days on-site, 2-3 days remote)☀️ South Oxfordshire An opportunity to build a content function from the ground up, rather than step into an existing structure. This is a fast-growing, private clinic operating in the premium cosmetic space. Since launching, the business has scaled to a team of 30+ and is opening a second site. Day to day:✨ Owning social strategy end to end across Instagram, TikTok and YouTube Shorts✨ Translating real client stories into high-performing content✨ Producing content hands-on, including filming and editing (this is a strategic and delivery-focused role) ✨ Supporting recruitment into the team as it grows This role suits someone who wants to build a function, not simply maintain one - someone with a strong creative eye, solid videography and editing skills, and the strategic judgement to shape direction rather than just execute a content calendar. What you'll bring:✅ A track record of leading social strategy for a brand, not just managing channels✅ Confidence filming and editing content independently (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut or Final Cut)✅ Experience directing people on camera✅ Commercial awareness, with a clear understanding of what strong performance looks like beyond engagement metrics To apply, please send your CV and a portfolio of relevant work toariana@forwardrole.comAs an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.
Permanent
£45k - 55k per year
August 7, 2026
Social Media & Partnerships Executive
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Social Media & Partnerships Executive | Manchester - Full-time Office | £30,000 - £38,000Do you excel in building brand-new income streams from scratch rather than just keeping the lights on?This is a newly-shaped role at a purpose-led organisation looking to diversify beyond their core social channels - think influencer and creator partnerships, TikTok Shop, live shopping, gaming platforms like Twitch and Discord, and social-first fundraising events and challenges.You'll be: Spotting and testing new platforms and formats before everyone else catches onBuilding and managing a portfolio of creator, influencer and brand partnershipsRunning social competitions and livestream events that bring in new supporters and dataUsing AI tools (Brandwatch, Upfluence and similar) to scale creator discovery and reportingWorking hand-in-hand with a content counterpart to make sure the best organic wins get amplified You'll need: 3+ years in social media, influencer/affiliate marketing or partnershipsA track record of turning creator relationships into actual income, not just reachComfort with new/emerging platforms and social commerceA genuine interest in doing good, values-led work Sector experience in charity/NGO is a bonus, not a requirement - we're just as interested in people from brand, agency or ecommerce backgrounds who fancy something more meaningful. Send your CV & Portfolio to ariana@forwardrole.com to apply  As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.
Permanent
£30k - 38k per year
August 7, 2026
Social Media & Content Executive
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Social Media & Content Executive | Manchester - Full-time Office | £30,000 - £38,000 If you love owning a content calendar and owning what actually converts (not just what gets likes), this one's for you.A well-established purpose-led organisation is looking for someone to take the reins on their organic social - across the full channel mix - and turn it into an always-on engine for engagement and income.You'll be: Planning and producing content across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, X, LinkedIn and moreBuilding out audience cohorts and using them to actually brief your contentRepurposing and cascading key campaign content for maximum reach, minimum duplicationUsing AI tools daily for ideation, captioning and reporting - without losing the brand voiceSpotting your best-performing organic content and handing it off for paid amplification You'll need: 3+ years in a social media or content marketing role, ideally growing organic channelsWorking knowledge of a framework like RACE, or something similarStrong copywriting and content instincts across short-form video and beyondExperience with social listening/community tools (Hootsuite, Sprout, BrandWatch etc.) Again - charity/NGO background is a nice-to-have, not essential. This is a great next step for someone who wants to own organic properly rather than just feed the machine. To apply, send your CV & Portfolio to ariana@forwardrole.com As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.
Permanent
£30k - 38k per year
August 7, 2026
Senior Technical SEO Executive 6 month FTC Hybrid
Northwich, Cheshire, England
Technical SEO Executive 6 month FTCNorthwich (Hybrid – 2 days in office) Salary £35-40k + benefitsThe OpportunityI’m working with a long-established, family-run B2C business that’s quietly doing big things in the digital space - and they’re now investing heavily in SEO to future-proof their online presence, and need an extra pair of technical SEO hands to come in and support the team during a very busy next 6 months.They’ve rebuilt their website from the ground up, and with AI and LLM-driven search changing the SEO game, they’re looking for a Technical SEO Executive who can take the reins on site health, performance, and technical optimisation.This isn’t a “just run a few audits” kind of role - it’s a hands-on position for someone who genuinely loves the technical side of SEO: code, structure, schema, site speed, and all the techy bits that make Google (and ChatGPT!) happy.Dependant on business resource during the next 6 months, there is a possibility of the role becoming permanent – if this isn’t something you’re looking for they are happy to just run with the 6 month contract.What You’ll Be Doing Own the technical health of multiple websites — ensuring every page is crawlable, indexable, and lightning fast.Conduct regular site audits across crawl, speed, internal linking, and Core Web Vitals.Implement structured data (Schema) to enhance visibility and LLM discoverability.Manage sitemaps, redirects, robots.txt, and canonical tags with confidence.Collaborate on new pages and features, working closely with SEO, content, and dev teams.Monitor performance through GA4, SEMrush, and Search Console, spotting trends before anyone else.Help shape the content strategy through technical insights and keyword analysis.Stay ahead of the curve on AI and entity-based search — a key focus for the business in 2025. About You 2+ years’ experience in SEO, ideally with a technical or hybrid background.Strong working knowledge of WordPress (Elementor) and confidence editing code (HTML, CSS, PHP).You understand Core Web Vitals, mobile-first indexing, crawl budgets, and site architecture inside out.Experience using SEMrush, GA4, and GSC.Bonus points if you’ve explored LLM optimisation, structured data, or JavaScript SEO.Analytical by nature, with a curious mind and a “find and fix” mentality. What’s In It For You Salary up to £40k DOEHealthcare Cash Plan & Company PensionOngoing training, development and real ownership of your workFamily-run business with a supportive, down-to-earth cultureJoin a growing team that’s genuinely investing in marketing and digital transformation Why This Role Stands OutThis is a genuinely rare in-house SEO role where your work won’t get lost in layers of hierarchy or red tape. You’ll see the direct results of your technical improvements, have freedom to test ideas, and work with people who value expertise over ego.As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.
Contract
£35k - 40k per year
August 7, 2026
Digital Marketplace Account Assistant
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Digital Marketplace Account Assistant Location: Manchester Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 | PermanentAre you ready to kickstart your career in ecommerce with a well-established fashion retail business?We're looking for a Digital Marketplace Account Assistant to join a fast-paced digital team based in Manchester, helping to grow the brand's presence across leading online marketplaces. This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior candidate with a great can-do attitude to get hands-on experience in a genuinely exciting corner of ecommerce.What you'll be doing: Supporting marketplace accounts day to day, making sure products are live, accurate and optimised for customersMonitoring account health, spotting issues early and working with internal and external stakeholders to sort themBoosting brand visibility through regular site reviews, product optimisation and trading activityHelping bring campaigns and trade plans to life in support of commercial targetsUsing data and reporting to help the team make smarter decisions What we're looking for: A junior candidate, keen to build a career in digital, ecommerce or retailStrong organisational skills and great attention to detailComfortable working with numbers and data, or keen to learnA confident communicator who enjoys working across different teamsAny marketplace experience (Amazon, ASOS, eBay, etc.) would be a big plus, but is not essentialBasic Excel skills advantageous What's on offer: 25 days annual leave, rising with serviceDiscretionary profit share bonusEnhanced pension schemeEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leaveFree on-site parkingCompany walks and a paid volunteer dayStaff discounts and subsidised on-site canteenCycle to work schemeDiscounted gym membership plus on-site fitness suiteInspiring, modern head office with shower facilities If you're looking to kickstart your career in Digital marketing, this role could be the perfect next step into a supportive, fast-growing team.Apply Now! For more information, or call 07514950292 / email elliott@forwardrole.com  As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.
Permanent
£26k - 28k per year
August 4, 2026
AAT Tutor
Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England
AAT Tutor/Assessor | Hitchin (Hybrid) | £35,000–£38,000 DOE | PermanentI'm working with a well-established apprenticeship training provider on the search for an AAT Tutor/Assessor to join their team, delivering across Levels 2, 3 and 4 to a mix of classroom-based and online learners. You'll take apprentices through the full journey (from onboarding through to EPA) with real ownership over your caseload and teaching approach.The role: Deliver teaching across AAT Level 2, 3 and 4 (blended online and in-person)Plan lessons and build schemes of work aligned to AAT specsRun revision and exam prep sessionsAssess learner work and provide feedbackConduct apprenticeship progress reviews and maintain accurate recordsSupport KSB development and prepare learners for End Point Assessment We're looking for: Accountancy qualification (AAT Level 4, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)Teaching or industry experience in accountancyTeaching qualification (DTLLS/CTLLS/PTLLS or equivalent) — desirable, not essentialAssessor qualification (A1, TAQA, CAVA, D32/D33) — desirable; support available to complete this if not yet heldExperience assessing full apprenticeship standards — highly desirableFull UK driving licence and flexibility to travelEnhanced DBS required (or willingness to obtain) What's on offer: £35,000–£38,000 depending on experienceHybrid working — Hitchin base with home/remote flexibilityOngoing coaching, CPD support and genuine career progressionA close-knit, supportive team where your input is visible and valued Please apply now or get in touch with Aidan at aidan.peart@forwardrole.comAs an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.
Permanent
£35k - 38k per year
August 3, 2026
Senior SEO Manager
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Forward Role are once again partnering exclusively with this multi award-winning digital agency to hire a Senior SEO Account Manager Manchester City Centre - Hybrid - 2 days p/w in office  Salary £40- £45k Based in Manchester City Centre, this agency continue to go from strength to strength when it comes to winning new high-profile accounts and continuing their impressive growth. As they to build out their team further, they are looking to hire an experienced Senior SEO Account Manager who has proven experience of delivering SEO and AI Search strategies for clients. This is your chance to be part of a renowned agency with a strong reputation in SEO who are leading the way in AI Search. You’ll be working with an enviable client list, predominantly in the ecommerce sector. The role: Lead the delivery of SEO and AI Search strategies across a portfolio of client accounts, ensuring campaigns achieve agreed objectives, KPIs and growth targets Develop and refine integrated search strategies, helping clients maximise visibility across traditional search engines and emerging AI platforms Build strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and presenting performance insights, and strategic plans in a clear, commercially relevant way Monitor campaign performance, budgets and resource allocation, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, results and ROI Identify opportunities for account growth, supporting upsell initiatives, new business proposals and the development of new service offerings Manage junior team members and contribute to a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement across the wider digital marketing team. They are a close-knit bunch who really look after their staff and employee happiness is top of the agenda- expect everything from group PT sessions, & company wellness days, to clear development plans and of course some fun socials thrown in there.   Progression and development opportunities are huge as you’ll have the chance to be part of an agency who are really going places! As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.
Permanent
£40k - 45k per year
July 29, 2026
Head of Sales
Chorley, Lancashire, England
Our client is a fast-growing brand that continues to scale! Head of Sales Salary: £55,000-£60,000 (OTE £80,000)Location: Chorley, Lancashire | Full Time | Office Based The Role Our client is a fast-growing brand that continues to scale, they're looking for a Head of Sales to lead and develop the sales function, driving sustainable revenue growth through a high-performing inbound and outbound sales team.This is a commercially focused role with a strong emphasis on performance, experimentation and continuous improvement. You'll oversee a team of 10 sales advisors across inbound and outbound channels, driving revenue growth and customer lifetime value. What You'll Be Doing Leading the team – motivating and developing sales advisors through regular coaching, training and performance management. Owning sales strategy – across inbound and outbound channels, ensuring every opportunity is maximised. Driving commercial performance – improving conversion rate, average order value (AOV), revenue and order volume while maintaining healthy gross margins. Raising standards – implementing best-in-class sales techniques, objection handling and call quality. Managing KPIs – monitoring individual and team performance, providing regular feedback, development plans and recognition. Improving processes – identifying opportunities to enhance CRM usage, lead management and customer experience. Working cross-functionally – partnering with Marketing to optimise lead quality and campaigns, with Commercial on pricing and product availability, with Operations on service levels, and with Finance on margin management and forecasting. Building the team – recruiting, onboarding and developing future sales talent. What We're Looking For Proven experience leading a high-performing sales team in a fast-paced commercial environment. Strong coaching, mentoring and people leadership skills. A track record of improving conversion rates and commercial performance. Commercially astute, with a strong understanding of balancing revenue growth and margin. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to turn data into action. A strong work ethic with a hands-on leadership style. Confidence collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders including Marketing, Commercial, Finance and Operations. Experience within e-commerce, retail, horticulture or a similar customer-focused sector is advantageous. If you're a commercially driven sales leader ready to take ownership of a growing sales function, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now! - For more info call 07514950292 or email elliott@forwardrole.com As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.
Permanent
£50k - 80k per year
July 28, 2026
Head of Digital
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
We have partnered with one of the UK's fastest growing oral care brands, as the business scales, they're looking for an ambitious Head of Digital to take ownership of digital and marketing end to end.You'll sit above the existing marketing team and external agency partners, reporting directly to the CEO. This is a senior leadership seat - not a function to run within someone else's plan, but the plan itself.What You'll Be DoingStrategy & Leadership Build and execute the overall marketing and digital strategySet quarterly and annual marketing plans against company growth targetsLead and manage the marketing team, with clear objectives and accountabilityManage agency and freelancer relationshipsIdentify new channels, partnerships and acquisition opportunities Performance Marketing Oversee paid advertising across Meta, TikTok, Google and emerging platformsWork with agencies to improve ROAS, CAC and profitabilityMonitor KPIs and drive data-led improvementsManage budgets and forecast channel performance Influencer & Affiliate Lead influencer and affiliate strategyScale creator partnerships and ambassador programmesOwn campaign planning, negotiations and performance analysisAlign influencer activity with product launches and wider business goals Social & Content Oversee social activity across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and emerging platformsGuide content strategy to drive engagement, reach and salesWork with the social team on creative campaigns and viral contentKeep brand consistent across every channel CRM & Retention Own email and SMS marketing strategyDrive retention, repeat purchase rate and customer lifetime valueWork with the team managing Klaviyo on automations, campaigns and segmentationBuild out loyalty, referral and retention initiatives Product Launches & Reporting Lead go-to-market strategy for new product launchesCoordinate integrated campaigns across brand and sales objectivesOwn marketing reporting, dashboards and KPI trackingPresent insights and recommendations to the leadership team What We're Looking ForMust-Have: 5+ years in a marketing leadership roleExperience managing multi-channel e-commerce marketingStrong grip on performance marketingExperience managing marketing teams and agenciesCommercially driven with a strong analytical mindsetProven track record scaling consumer brandsStrong organisational and project management skills You'll Stand Out If You: Have DTC e-commerce experienceHave worked in beauty, wellness, oral care or consumer productsHave managed influencer and affiliate programmesKnow your way around Klaviyo, Shopify and attribution platforms  What You'll Get  £60,000 - £65,000 salary Office based in Altrincham Direct line to the CEO and real influence over brand direction Ownership of a category-leading brand's entire marketing function As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.
Permanent
£60k - 70k per year
July 21, 2026
Digital Marketing Manager - 12FTC
Chester, Cheshire, England
A well-established business in the North West is looking for a Digital Marketing Manager to join on a 12 month fixed-term contract. Digital Marketing Manager Location: Chester / Crewe / Wrexham (Hybrid, 2 days a week in office)Salary: £50,000 - £60,00012 Month FTC (Maternity Cover) This is a genuinely broad role, giving you ownership of content, SEO, GEO/AEO awareness, ASO input and CRO support, right across web and app. You'll pick up the reins from day one, working closely with the outgoing manager to get a full handover of live projects, partner relationships and reporting, and you'll keep things moving smoothly with clear documentation throughout your time in the role. What You'll Be Doing Content: Plan, produce and manage content across web, blog and organic channels, in line with brand and SEO strategy. SEO, GEO & AEO: Own the SEO strategy across on-page, technical and off-page activity, while keeping an eye on emerging GEO and AEO developments as search behaviour evolves. ASO: Support App Store Optimisation activity to improve app visibility, ranking and installs, working alongside an agency partner. Agencies & in-house content: Manage external agencies and in-house content resource, making sure output stays on-brief and on plan. Paid: Provide content direction and input to the paid marketing function, keeping it consistent with organic and brand strategy. CRO: Work with the Product team to identify and support conversion rate optimisation opportunities across web and app. Affiliates: Manage the agency running the affiliate programme in line with commercial goals. AI-supported ways of working: Use AI tools to improve efficiency across content, SEO and CRO workflows. What We're Looking For Experience: 5+years in a performance-led marketing environment. Digital acquisition: Strong understanding of how digital acquisition works end to end. Stakeholder management: Proven experience managing agencies and cross-functional stakeholders. Commercial mindset: Strong organisational capability with a genuinely commercial outlook. Metrics: Comfortable working with performance metrics such as CAC, CVR and LTV. Multi-tasking: Confident coordinating multiple workstreams at the same time. Hands-on attitude: Happy rolling up your sleeves and getting into the detail. CMS: Experience using CMS platforms. Desirable: Experience with app marketing or dual web/app journeys, and experience building reports. Why Apply This is a great opportunity to step into a varied, senior digital marketing role with real autonomy, on a contract that offers strong earning potential and hybrid flexibility across the Chester, Crewe and Wrexham area. Interested? Apply now! for more info call 07514950292 or email elliott@forwardrole.com As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.
Contract
£50k - 60k per year
July 17, 2026
Performance Marketing Manager
Altrincham, Greater Manchester, England
Forward Role are recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing healthcare/beauty eCommerce brand for a Performance Marketing Manager to take ownership of paid media strategy and execution. Performance Marketing Manager Altrincham – 3 days in £50-60k DOE  This is a business with real momentum - a strong founder story, a loyal and fast-growing customer base, and ambitious plans for further UK and international growth. Paid media sits right at the centre of that growth, and this role will be the one shaping it! The Role You'll own paid campaigns end-to-end across Meta, TikTok, Google (Search, Shopping, Performance Max & YouTube), and emerging channels like Pinterest and Snapchat. You'll work directly with the Head of Marketing, CEO and eCommerce Manager, partner closely with an in-house creative team, and use data to drive every decision — from budget allocation to creative testing to scaling what works. This is a hands-on role with genuine ownership from day one, in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where your ideas will be felt immediately. What You'll Be Doing Managing campaign setup, budget allocation, audience strategy and bid optimisation across all major paid channels Running continuous creative testing — new hooks, formats and messaging — and briefing UGC concepts with the in-house creative team Monitoring and reporting on ROAS, MER, CPA, CAC, AOV, CVR, LTV and revenue by channel Driving improvements across landing pages, funnel conversion, targeting and attribution Working closely with Marketing, Creative, CRM and TikTok Live teams to keep everything aligned to commercial priorities What We're Looking For 3+ years managing paid social and paid search campaigns, with proven success scaling an eCommerce brand Strong hands-on experience with Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads and Google Ads Confident using GA4, Shopify and reporting/attribution tools Highly analytical, commercially minded, and comfortable making decisions from data Experience in beauty, wellness, health or FMCG is a strong plus, as is familiarity with Klaviyo, TikTok Shop, CRO or platforms like Triple Whale or Northbeam If you want real ownership of paid media strategy in a brand that's genuinely growing, and you'd rather be building the acquisition engine than maintaining someone else's, I'd love to hear from you. As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.
Permanent
£50k - 60k per year
July 17, 2026
Social Media & Content Executive
Lancashire, England
Social Media & Content Executive £30,000 - £35,000 Lancashire Hybrid WorkingReady to own the socials for a fast-growing, people-first business? ✅This is a brand new in-house role for someone who loves being creative, thrives around people, and wants every day to look a little different. This is a great role for an extroverted Social Media whizz who thrives in a buzzing environment You'll have real ownership across social media and visual content, with some events in there too. It's fast, reactive, and fun:Day to day, you'll:Own the social media presence across all platforms, creating standout video and photo content, in addition to help running the podcastTrack performance across every channel, using data and insights to continuously sharpen strategyWork closely with the leadership team to champion the brand, spot trends, and keep ideas fresh and ahead of the curveIf you've got 2-4 years of experience in social media and content, and you're comfortable with asking colleagues to feature in your TikToks, create scroll-stopping Instagram reels, and highlight business wins to audiences, this might be your next role You might have come from a consumer brand or a people-focused professional services environment, it doesn't matter.What matters most is that you create content that connects and that you're confident enough to run with your ideas.You'll get weekly 1-2-1s, a real development plan and a budget for external training if needed. In addition to a list of excellent benefits If you think you'd be a great fit, email your CV AND PORTFOLIO toariana@forwardrole.com  As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.
Permanent
£30k - 35k per year + benefits
June 15, 2026
Paid Media Lead 12 month FTC
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Paid Media Lead – 12 month FTCManchester£50,000 - £64,000 + BenefitsAre you a digital media specialist who's ready to lead performance marketing for one of the UK's most recognisable Highstreet retail names?We're working exclusively with a FTSE-100 Highstreet retail giant, to urgently find a Paid Media lead to join their fast-paced Digital Marketing team for the next 12 months. This is a business shipping to over 70 countries worldwide and leading its category, so the platform and scale on offer here really are hard to match!The roleWorking as part of a close knit, high performing Paid Media team, you'll take ownership of high-impact, data-driven performance marketing campaigns, working hand in hand with the media agency and strategic partners to keep delivery precise and pace fast. Expect real variety and real influence, from beta testing emerging platforms to presenting strategic insights straight to the wider business.What you'll be doing Planning and executing performance-led digital campaigns aligned to commercial goalsOwning the agency relationship, managing day-to-day delivery with search partners and external stakeholdersExploring new platforms and beta opportunities with global media partners to stay ahead of the marketPartnering cross-functionally with marketing and commercial trading teams around seasonal launchesPresenting findings and insights to senior stakeholders, turning data into clear commercial recommendationsTracking the wider landscape, staying ahead of shifts in technology, privacy, and consumer behaviour What you'll bring Proven experience in digital industries, with strong exposure to performance media channelsA track record managing search partners and/or agency relationshipsStrong numeracy and Excel skills, with sharp attention to detailA logical, collaborative approach and confidence working as part of a teamSolid technical knowledge across the digital media space The packageAlongside a salary of £55,000 to £64,000, you'll get flexible working (3 days office, 2 from home), an annual performance bonus, Sharesave scheme, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, 25% staff discount, and a long list of additional perks.Based at a modern Manchester city centre office, this is a genuine step up for someone ready to shape the digital strategy of a market-leading brand.Interested? Get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role and the business behind itAs an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff. Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.
Contract
£50k - 64k per year
November 12, 2024
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